Weekly Update: Week of December 22nd

Jackson Leonard

Weekly Update: Week of December 22nd

 

Congratulations to the four FAST student-athletes named to the 2025 Scholastic All-American team by USA Swimming: Pierce Bickerton, Ella Gaca Thiele, Brennen O’Neil, and Jayden Putman. Swimmers who achieve All-American time standards and maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher are eligible for recognition; we’re proud of the four student-athletes representing FAST!

 

Upcoming Events:

  • FAST Private Lessons: monthly availability with multiple FAST coaches in January and February 2026

 

  • Family Information Presentation: Nutrition Made Simple

    • Guest Speaker: Valor Elite Nutritionist

    • Location: SCHEELS, 2nd floor meeting room

    • Date: Monday, January 26th, 2026

    • Time: 6:00 -7:00 p.m.

    • Practice this evening will likely be a unique combined practice day so athletes, family members, and coaches can attend.

 

  • Arete athletes: The Way of Excellence: Brad Stulberg- An Evening in Boulder

    • Wednesday, January 28th​​​

      • Coaches will drive vans for Arete athletes. There will be no Arete practice that evening. 

         

    • 5:45 p.m. departure from EPIC

    • 6:00 - 7:30 dinner and discussion

    • 8:45 p.m. return to EPIC 

      • If you can attend:

      • ‘Commit’ to the event so we know how many vans to reserve.

      • RSVP using the link under the event in “Team Events” to ensure a place at the event.

 

Upcoming Events: Dates & Details TBD

  • February 8, 2026

    • 10&Under Popcorn Variety Clinic- Racing Starts, DIFFERENT LEARNING PATTERNS

      • Sign up available now!

  • February 8, 2026

    • AG&SR Clinic: (open to FAST and all Fort Collins high school swimmers)-

      • Championship Relay Exchanges & Race Quality Finishes

      • Why: A chance to refine those relay exchanges and finish details before Girls’ HS swimming & club SCY Championship season!

      • Sign up available now!

  • Late March 2026

    • Advanced Stroke Clinic: Freestyle

 

Administrative Reminders & News:

Be a Changemaker for FAST! 

If you’re completing some last minute, overnight shopping on Amazon to complete your Christmas lists, don’t forget your favorite club swim team! You can now donate with just a couple of clicks on your phone. Your donation can be directed to one, two, three, or all four of our specific funds (Athletic Performance, Athlete Team Travel, Scholarship, or Facilities & Equipment). 

 

Your generosity and gift can help us:

  • Provide financial assistance to families who would otherwise not be able to participate in the sport

  • Provide reimbursement funds for swimmers who currently skip team travel due to costs

  • Gather swimming specific tools and equipment for improved performances from Nova to Masters

  • Update EPIC for the benefit of athletes and spectators

 

Donations are tax-deductible and always appreciated, no matter the amount! Scan the QR code attached to this email and you can make an immediate impact for the team!